Health Promotions Among Diverse Populations
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Health Promotions among Diverse Populations
Sheila S Erickson RN
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V-OL191
June 20, 2015
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Marginalization of the Native American population is a result of colonialism; they were considered to be ignorant and hostiles by the “White” settlers, forced to live on reservations, lost their culture and values through assimilation and stripped of their rights in society. Segregation,
Social Darwinism, and other discriminatory practices have led to the marginalization of Native
Americans, resulting in the lowest standard of living in the United States, high rates of alcoholism, and a significant loss of heritage as they are cut off from native rituals and language and encouraged to meld into the cultural expectations of mainstream America. In this document of research, I will compare my findings on Native American Health with the general population at this time. I will also define what “health” means to this population. Also included in this research will be examples of three levels of preventative health promotion and health disparities for this unique minority.
Health Status among the Native American Population
The prevalence of unemployment was much higher among blacks, Hispanics, and
American Indian/ Alaska Natives than among whites in 2006 and 2010. In 2010, unemployed adults were much less likely than employed adults to report their health as excellent or very good. During 1999-2008, both life expectancy and expected years of life free of activity limitations caused by chronic conditions were significantly greater for females than for males and for whites than for blacks. The percentage of American Indians and Alaska Natives who lacked health insurance in 2013 was 26.9%. Although while some Native American Tribes may benefit financially because of the casinos, most have the worst standard of living in the
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Health Promotions among Diverse Populations
Sheila S Erickson RN
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V-OL191
June 20, 2015
Health Promotions Among Diverse Populations
2
Marginalization of the Native American population is a result of colonialism; they were considered to be ignorant and hostiles by the “White” settlers, forced to live on reservations, lost their culture and values through assimilation and stripped of their rights in society. Segregation,
Social Darwinism, and other discriminatory practices have led to the marginalization of Native
Americans, resulting in the lowest standard of living in the United States, high rates of alcoholism, and a significant loss of heritage as they are cut off from native rituals and language and encouraged to meld into the cultural expectations of mainstream America. In this document of research, I will compare my findings on Native American Health with the general population at this time. I will also define what “health” means to this population. Also included in this research will be examples of three levels of preventative health promotion and health disparities for this unique minority.
Health Status among the Native American Population
The prevalence of unemployment was much higher among blacks, Hispanics, and
American Indian/ Alaska Natives than among whites in 2006 and 2010. In 2010, unemployed adults were much less likely than employed adults to report their health as excellent or very good. During 1999-2008, both life expectancy and expected years of life free of activity limitations caused by chronic conditions were significantly greater for females than for males and for whites than for blacks. The percentage of American Indians and Alaska Natives who lacked health insurance in 2013 was 26.9%. Although while some Native American Tribes may benefit financially because of the casinos, most have the worst standard of living in the
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References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Office of Minority Health and Health Equity November 26, 2014.Retrieved from http;//www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html Centers for Disease Control/National Center for Health Statistics: July 14, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/CHDIReport.html Edelman, Kudzman, and Mandle; Health Promotion throughout the Life Span, edition 8, 2014.